Toronto WNBA franchise reveals name, set to compete in 2026

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Meet the Toronto Tempo, the WNBA’s newest team.

More than 10,000 people submitted ideas and inspiration for the name, which was revealed on Thursday alongside the team’s logo. 

The team said its brand identity is based on the energy of the people who call Canada home. 

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The Toronto Tempo are joining the WNBA alongside the Portland expansion team in 2026. (Toronto Tempo)

"Tempo is pace. It’s speed. It’s a heartbeat. And it’s what you feel when you step into the streets of this city, and in the energy of the people who call Canada home," Teresa Resch, president of the Toronto Tempo, said in a press release. "As Canada’s WNBA team, I know the Tempo will set our own pace, move at a championship cadence, and inspire people across this country."

The Tempo logo reflects the team’s values instilled in the name.

The logo’s forward leaning motion represents the team’s desire for progress. The sharp angles and round curves are a nod to a team’s dynamic nature.

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The WNBA announced the Toronto Tempos name and logo on Thursday. (Toronto Tempo)

The six lines in the logo represent the five players on the court, with the sixth line representing the fans, the sixth player in the game. 

"Tempo reflects what fans can expect from this team – including, of course, the in-game experience at the arena," Resch continued. "The sounds of the court. The beat of the music. The passion of the fans around you and the intensity of the players on the floor. Capturing all that energy, excitement and feeling was crucial as we